Troops deployed in operation Whirl Stroke along Gbajimba-Akor axis in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State encountered and killed unspecified number of armed herdsmen on Saturday.
TheNewsGuru reports Director of Army Public Relations, Texas Chukwum revealed this Sunday morning saying the troops dislodged the armed herdsmen from their camp following a superior fire power.
According to the Army Public Relations Director, the unspecified number of the armed militia men have been suspected to be killed while others escaped into nearby bushes with gunshot wounds.
The Army said efforts are on to get other fleeing members of the armed militia men by the troops.
“Troops deployed in operation WHIRL STROKE on 4 August 2018 while on clearance operation along Gbajimba – Akor axis in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State encountered armed militia men with large herds of cattle.
“The troops dislodged the armed militia men from their camp following a superior fire power. Unspecified number of the armed militia men have been suspected to be killed by the troops while others escaped into nearby bushes with gun shot wounds,” Texas revealed.
Items recovered include one AK 47 rifle, two AK 47 rifle magazines, 60 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition and five motorcycles.
“Members of the public are advised to report any suspicious movements or activities in their area to the law enforcement agents for prompt action,” Texas said.